Partner in Parenting

Many believe that being a parent is synonymous with being stressed out. While this can often be the case, there is a path through...

As a new school year begins, parents often find themselves caught in the whirlwind of activities, expectations, and the desire to ensure...

Effective communication is the foundation of any healthy parent-child relationship. When parents and children can openly express their...

“Mrs. Shuster, you have a call on line 2,” the secretary’s voice came through the classroom intercom, just as I was beginning to explain...

It wasn’t that long ago that you were the sun, moon, and stars to your child. No one knew them better, made them laugh harder, or was...

By now you and your family have firmly settled into your summer routine. This looks different for each family, but, for just about all of...

Unfortunately, as much as we would love to protect our kids from ever having to deal with upsetting news, it just isn’t possible. The...

There is no secret.  Our children are experiencing anxiety and depression in record numbers, and parents are struggling to find...

According to the website vox.com and author, Robin Stern, “the phrase ‘to gaslight’ refers to the act of undermining another person’s...

These last few weeks our world has changed drastically and most would agree, not for the better. It is safe to say that none of us has...

When my boys were younger, my husband often worked long hours and I was on my own. A lot. My older sons were 2 years apart, and my...

Be Okay With Being Wrong and All Will Be Right! A few years back, a typical conversation between me and my son would go like this: Son:...

More likely than not, you have heard of the “family meeting.” You may even have been motivated to give it a try. However, keeping up with...

Recently I had the opportunity to visit my mother-in-law in South Florida. Five full days away from the pressures of home to clear my...

It is unavoidable and to be expected that if you have children you will be presented with invitations into power struggles. But, just...

My first son was born in 1997. At that time, smart phones were science fiction. Xbox, Nintendo, Gameboy, ipod and ipad had not made their...